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Madhumalati

Local Name	:	Madhumalati
Botanical Name	:	Combretum indicum (L.) DeFilipps
Common Name	:	Rangoon creeper
Family	:	Combretaceae
Distribution	:	It is found throughout India including Odisha. It has been introduced to various other tropical and subtropical regions around the world, where it is cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Habit	:	Climber
Short Description	:	It is a vine with fragrant, tubular flowers that change color from white to pink to red as they mature. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its vibrant and aromatic blooms.

Descriptions

It is climber or sprawling shrub. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic, with pointed tips. The flowers are small, tubular, and arranged in clusters, typically red to orange in color. Fruits are small, pear shaped capsules containing winged seeds.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February to May and August to November

Use(s)

It is used for ornamental purposes.